Your Favorite Mora

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I will be traveling to the Smokies in a few days, and of course will stop by SMKW. I want to pick up a Mora and a Tramontina machete. Seems everybody needs one (or a few of these), and I don't currently have either.

I want to get a Mora but there are several models to choose from and a lot look the same to me. Just different handle colors. I'm looking at the sub $15 range so that kicks the 2000 out of the running.

I'm thinking of getting one clipper in carbon and one in stainless. Or maybe the allaround, it seems popular.

So, I was wondering what your favorite Mora model is?
 
While I don't have it yet, the Allround is the one that looks the best to me. I'll be picking one up in the next little while. Anyone with hands on experience have any feedback on the Allround?
 
i have the 911 & m2k

i like them both...but @ that price point im gonna have to say 911
 
I really like the 780 Triflex Craftsman. They are made a little thicker than the others and take a wicked edge. They are carbon and will stain.

Just my opinion but unless I really need a Mora to be stainless I buy the carbon ones. In my hands they take a better edge much faster. You don't notice it if its just one knife but if you have to sharpen five of them it really starts to get old.

I also have two of the rubber handled 711's. They handle very well and take a fine edge. I also like the sheath they come in better.

I have had Clippers but didn't like the clip on sheath, too easy to lose in thick brush.

My 640 Craftsman is the sharpest knife in the drawer next to my SBT.

The 511 Red handle w/ finger guard is very useful and safe to hand to a kid who is just learning.

I'm getting ready to order five of the 780's. Mac
 
heres my 911
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and its sheath that cost about 3x the knife...lol

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the handle is super comfortable im my hand
 
The 780 is also my favorite, the handle is the most comfortable out of any production knife that I have ever held.
 
I have a #2 in carbon that hasn't done me wrong yet.. the sheath blows though(it's an older model).
 
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#2 is my favorite
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The 711 pulled out with some wood batoning so that is something to think about.

I would listen to anything pict says!

-RB
 
VANCE said:
heres my 911
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and its sheath that cost about 3x the knife...lol

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the handle is super comfortable im my hand
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This is the same handle that's on the new 2010. I can't wait to pick one up; I love how my 911 feels in the hand. And, FWIW, I have the Allaround too. It's a good choice if you like the Clipper style, but it only comes in stainless right now. That being said, I think the Sandvik stainless that Mora uses is some of the best stainless you can get. Either one would be a good choice. My 911 is my shop knife, and my Allaround gets most of the field time.
 
The one I use most is the shorter-bladed carving Mora, the 1241 I think it's called. It has a larger grip than the #1, shorter blade.
 
They are all great. You cant miss.

The only real differences are that wooden handles have a full tang and plastics do not. But even that does not make much of a difference since they are not "basher knives."
 
I love 'em all :thumbup:

From my experience - The Classic line is great - #1 and #2 are pretty good bushcrafters ;)
The Clipper is also a good model.Especially in carbon steel.
You might also want to check out the 711.
 
I've got the 711 in carbon and really like it. It holds a great edge and seems to be pretty tough. The handle is big and really grippy, I wish they offered one with the same handle shape, but smooth. I don't know if SMKW carries them, but I'd recommend a 223 (I think). Its a big Mora butcher knife with a wicked looking clip point. I'd kind of say is the modern equivalent of the Old Hickory Butcher knives. I've battoned, cleared light brush, and chopped seasoned wood with mine with no ill effects. It really makes a good "camp" knife. All in all I think its really hard to go wrong with a Mora. I'm thinking about putting in an order for a few more myself.

Brandon
 
Clipper in stainless. very light with good blade length. Great handle and good blade geometry. Sheath doesn't secure the knife properly but okay. Excellent beater knife!
 
Marion David Poff said:
I also would suggest the Triflex Craftsman, might as well get to experience it...

I love the Craftsman handle.

Marion
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+1.
The TriFlex Craftsman also has a lanyard hole in the handle that most Moras seem to be lacking (if that has any bearing on your choice).
 
I'll also throw in votes for the Triflex Craftsman for a carbon steel model and the new Craftline stainless model. The nicer blade finish (the back is smoothed) on the Craftline makes it much more attractive to me.

The laminated steel blade models are also wonderful. You really can't go wrong with any of the Moras, especially considering the incredible price.

Buy and bunch of them!

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
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